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UT Austin - MFA in Film and Media Production
First and only film school I applied for.
- Film Program & Degree
- UT Austin - Film and Media Production MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 30, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 3, 2026
- Interview Date
- Feb 6, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Apr 22, 2026
- Admitted Off Waitlist Date
- Apr 22, 2026
- Willing to share application materials?
- Yes (DM me privately)
Attending (Off Waitlist After Interview)
American Film Institute
My application process was great. I was going...
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Screenwriting
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 20, 2026
- Interview Date
- Feb 2, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 16, 2026
- Admitted Off Waitlist Date
- Apr 17, 2026
Attending (Admitted After Interview)
STONY BROOK MFA in Television Writing FALL 2026
The process has been very engaging. It...
- Film Program & Degree
- Stony Brook - MFA in Television Writing
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Mar 1, 2026
- Interview Notification Date
- Mar 5, 2026
- Interview Date
- Mar 10, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Apr 22, 2026
It has gone well, The application was simple...
- Film Program & Degree
- NFTS - Directing Fiction
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Feb 15, 2026
Admitted (After Interview)
Stony Brook Film MFA
The application required pulling together a...
- Film Program & Degree
- Stony Brook - MFA in Film Directing
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Mar 27, 2026
- Interview Notification Date
- Apr 3, 2026
- Interview Date
- Apr 9, 2026
Latest Application Comments
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STONY BROOK MFA in Television Writing FALL 2026Congrats! That's awesome. Let everyone know in Stony Brook thread too.
https://www.filmschool.org/threads/stony-brook-film-mfa-2026.31878/
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Stony Brook Film MFACongrats! That's awesome. Be sure to edit and change the decision date too. Reply with the good news to the Stony Brook you created too!...
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DePaul University - MFA Film & Television DirectingCongrats! Respond to this thread to let people know where you're going...
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USC School of Cinematic Arts
Best Film School in the worldI am eternally grateful to everything USC has done for me, especially as an international student; it has closed learning gaps that would have taken forever to fill. The faculty is extraordinary, and the support from people in the school is unlike anything I have seen in other schools—an... -
Sacred Heart University - School of Communication, Media & the Arts
FTMA: Professional AND Personal GrowthFTMA was an integral part of my development process as a filmmaker and a human being. Through this program, I learned discipline, follow-through, TRUE teamwork and collaboration, and respect for ALL walks of life. I created life-long relationships with my professors, including Zeke Hawkins... -
Antioch University - Low-residency MFA in Creative Writing
Great ProgramObtaining my MFA is something that I have considered for many years. However, it never seemed like the right time. Antioch made it the right time because the environment is supportive and brings the best work out of its students. The only competition is the competition between the levels of work... -
Antioch University - Low-residency MFA in Creative Writing
A Deeper layer to writing, art and connectionAntioch's MFA in Dramatic Writing is unlike any program I've encountered. What sets it apart immediately is the mentorship model — your mentors are working writers, actively engaged in the industry right now. I had Joy Kecken, Angela Harvey, Ross Brown, and John Cariani( who is an a... -
NYFA - New York Film Academy (Los Angeles Campus)
Military Avoid as if your life depends on itThis school is a freaking NIGHTMARE. I was sexually harassed and bullied by foreigners in my class and the school took their side because they cater to rich foreigners over everyone else. I had exlax put in my coffee during shoot, I had to change classes lost 6 months of my GI Bill and they...
Film School Admissions Department Interviews
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How to Get Into NFTS, the #1 International Film School: Exclusive Advice From the Admissions Department (Part 1)
- Alexa Pellegrini
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There is no other film school in the United Kingdom more notable than the National Film and Television School (NFTS), an institution renowned for... -
How to Get an Offer of Study From London Film School (LFS): Tips From the Admissions, Recruitment, Marketing and Workshops Teams (Part 1)
- Alexa Pellegrini
- 10 min read
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As the first international film school in the UK, the London Film School is a leader in educating film students on classic and emerging filmmaking... -
How to Get Into AFI Conservatory: Exclusive Advice From the Admissions Office (Part 1)
- Alexa Pellegrini
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- 21 min read
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- Reaction score: 5
- Reviews: 1
Ask anyone about where to go to film school, and you’re bound to hear the American Film Institute Conservatory. First established in 1967, AFI is... -
Inside Western Colorado University's Low-Residency MFA in Screenwriting Within the Graduate Creative Writing Program (Part 1)
- Alexa Pellegrini
- 14 min read
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Western Colorado University's Graduate Program in Creative Writing (GPCW) prides itself on not making students, but cultivating relationships to... -
Inside UCLA TFT’s Professional Programs: A Conversation with Director Brian Patrick Fagan (Part 1)
- Alexa Pellegrini
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UCLA's School of Theater, Film and Television's Professional Programs provide an intensive, career-driven education in half the time as a... -
How to get Into FSU College of Motion Picture Arts: Tips from Paige Roberts, Head of Admissions (Part 1)
- Alexa Pellegrini
- 13 min read
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- Reaction score: 2
- Comments: 1
Located in the heart of Tallahassee, Florida State University’s College of Motion Picture Arts is a diverse, budget-friendly film school with an...
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UCLA TFT Producers Program, Demystified: Spotlight on Keenan Kunst, Graduate Student
- Alexa Pellegrini
- 7 min read
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Keenan Kunst (FilmSchool.org user @KeenanDK) sits behind a cluster of canyons and valleys. His Zoom background reflects his longtime passion for... -
NYU Student's Key to Success: High School
- Eric Villa (Stuudeo.com)
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This article was initially released to subscribers at Stuudeo.com. Subscribe to Stuudeo for weekly stories on filmmakers and practical insights on... -
Being Creative in Stillness: A Conversation With Nolan Lampson, Writing for Film & Television Freshman at USC
- Alexa Pellegrini
- 6 min read
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Nolan Lampson (Filmschool.org Member @kukichiyo3) sits in his dorm with his roommate, who is folding laundry and listening to music with AirPods... -
Q & A With Patrick Clement, Columbia MFA Screenwriting & Directing Student
- Chris W
- 12 min read
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- Reaction score: 20
- Comments: 5
- Reviews: 1
"I went to Columbia because I wanted to be a better storyteller and understanding structure... and I do think my storytelling has gotten better... -
Q & A With Juliana Lee White, FSU CMPA Graduate Production Student
- Alexa Pellegrini
- 6 min read
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- Reaction score: 2
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Established in 1989, Florida State University College of Motion Picture Arts is located in Tallahassee and aims to help students master filmmaking... -
Q & A With Adriano Mirchou, LMU Graduate Film Production Student
- Alexa Pellegrini
- 7 min read
- Views: 6K
- Reaction score: 6
Located in Los Angeles, CA, the hub of the film industry, Loyola Marymount University School of Film and Television was ranked by Hollywood...
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Flashbacks vs. Monologues and Other Points of Contention
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By James Napoli. Flashbacks Nothing provokes a more knee-jerk “don’t do it” reaction from screenwriters than the decision to include one or more... -
Surprise or Suspense
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By James Napoli As the head of our Screenwriting MFA at Western, I thought it would be interesting to post some articles on screencraft for your... -
Wrapped my third semester and started my fourth at Stony Brook
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Favorite Class: Producing with Summer Shelton Summer is a working professional who taught the basics of line producing. We used Movie Magic... -
My Second Year at Stony Brook
- briolson
- 2 min read
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I'm checking into FilmSchool.org during one of my very few nights off. I'm streaming THE WRONG PARIS on Netflix and it's hitting all it's Netflix... -
That’s a wrap on my first year of graduate film school at Stony Brook.
- briolson
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Last night, our class screened our rough cuts for our Production 1 films. We had snacks and cheered and some people had to rush off to help a... -
Half way through my second semester at Stony Brook MFA program...
- briolson
- 3 min read
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Spring Break has finally arrived and it's time to exhale a bit. This semester I had one day where I completely could not do anything productive...
Latest Scholarships
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ESRA New York Program Scholarship
ESRA Film School offers to up to 5 applicants a reduction of tuition fees for a one year intensive Filmmaking program in New York city in...- Deadline
- Jul 17, 2026
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- Portion of Tuition
- Max Award Amount
- $5000
- Academic Requirements
- High School Senior
- Attending 4 year Undergraduate College or University
- College Freshman
- College Sophomore
- College Junior
- College Senior
- Attending a Graduate Program
- Academic Specialization
- No specialization required
- Communications
- Digital Media
- Film
- Photography
- Screenwriting
- TV Journalism
- Television
- Visual Arts
- Citizenship Requirements
- None
- Regional Requirements
- No Requirement
- Identity Requirements
- No Requirement
- Ethnicity Requirements
- No Requirement
- Financial Requirement
- Demonstrated Financial Need
- Application Requirements
- Narrative Statement
- Portfolio
- Resume
- Video Submission
- ESRA Film School
- Academic Scholarships
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Stony Brook Manhattan's MFA in TV Writing
Tuition remission and annual stipend available to reduce an already low tuition. With a .25 scholarship, in state tuition is basically free and...- Deadline
- May 15, 2026
- Award Type
- Portion of Tuition
- Max Award Amount
- $40000
- Academic Requirements
- No Requirement
- Academic Specialization
- No specialization required
- Citizenship Requirements
- None
- Regional Requirements
- No Requirement
- Identity Requirements
- No Requirement
- Ethnicity Requirements
- No Requirement
- Financial Requirement
- No Requirement
- Application Requirements
- College Transcript
- Interview
- Narrative Statement
- Letter(s) of Recommendation
- Resume
- Screenplay
- TVProf
- Academic Scholarships
- Clicks: 9
- Views: 145
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Write & Direct Online Film School
Once a month a full 12-month access scholarship is awarded to a filmmaker who best fits the Write & Direct training.- Deadline
- Jul 11, 2025
- Award Type
- Full Tuition
- Academic Requirements
- No Requirement
- Academic Specialization
- No specialization required
- Citizenship Requirements
- US Citizen
- Canadian Citizen
- Regional Requirements
- No Requirement
- Identity Requirements
- No Requirement
- Ethnicity Requirements
- No Requirement
- Financial Requirement
- No Requirement
- writedirect
- Academic Scholarships
- Clicks: 130
- Views: 1K
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Stony Brook University (SUNY) - Partial and full ride scholarships
Full and partial scholarships for strong portfolios submitted by domestic and international Filmmakers and TV Writers- Deadline
- Jan 15, 2025
- Award Type
- Full Tuition
- Portion of Tuition
- Max Award Amount
- $46200
- Academic Requirements
- Attending a Graduate Program
- Min 3.0 GPA
- Other (Please Add)
- Academic Specialization
- Advertising
- Communications
- Creative Writing
- Digital Media
- Film
- Journalism
- Marketing
- Photography
- Radio
- Screenwriting
- Television
- Visual Arts
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- No Requirement
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- Financial Requirement
- No Requirement
- Application Requirements
- College Transcript
- Essay(s)
- Interview
- Narrative Statement
- Letter(s) of Recommendation
- Portfolio
- Resume
- Screenplay
- Video Submission
- MagdaleneB
- Academic Scholarships
- Clicks: 87
- Views: 3K
- Reaction score: 1
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Columbia College Chicago Excellence in Film and Television Scholarship
Columbia College Chicago is one of the top film schools in the Midwestern US. Its Excellence in Film and Television Scholarship was established to...- Deadline
- Mar 1, 2024
- Award Type
- Portion of Tuition
- Max Award Amount
- $2500
- Academic Requirements
- Attending 4 year Undergraduate College or University
- Academic Specialization
- Film
- Television
- Citizenship Requirements
- None
- Regional Requirements
- Illinois
- Identity Requirements
- No Requirement
- Ethnicity Requirements
- No Requirement
- Financial Requirement
- Demonstrated Financial Need
- Application Requirements
- Essay(s)
- Portfolio
- Alexa P.
- Academic Scholarships
- Clicks: 56
- Views: 3K
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USC School of Cinematic ArtsBest Film School in the worldI am eternally grateful to everything USC has done for me, especially as an international student; it has closed learning gaps that would have...
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Sacred Heart University - School of Communication, Media & the ArtsFTMA: Professional AND Personal GrowthFTMA was an integral part of my development process as a filmmaker and a human being. Through this program, I learned discipline, follow-through...
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Antioch University - Low-residency MFA in Creative WritingGreat ProgramObtaining my MFA is something that I have considered for many years. However, it never seemed like the right time. Antioch made it the right time...
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Antioch University - Low-residency MFA in Creative WritingA Deeper layer to writing, art and connectionAntioch's MFA in Dramatic Writing is unlike any program I've encountered. What sets it apart immediately is the mentorship model — your mentors...
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NYFA - New York Film Academy (Los Angeles Campus)Military Avoid as if your life depends on itThis school is a freaking NIGHTMARE. I was sexually harassed and bullied by foreigners in my class and the school took their side because they...
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